Director Global Supply Chain

Reading Bakery Systems; Robesonia (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) is seeking a seasoned Director, Global Supply Chain to lead worldwide sourcing, supplier management, and logistics strategies from its Reading, PA headquarters. This role reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations and travels domestically and internationally as needed.

The successful candidate will blend strategic thinking with hands-on analysis, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive global sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or logistics experience.
• Proven success building international supplier networks.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems, with Dynamics 365 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing and supply chain strategies aligned with objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers worldwide based on cost, quality, delivery and risk.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, and long-term contracts.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and logistics partners.
• Oversee international logistics including freight, customs, import/export, and trade compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and customer care.
• Analyze supplier performance, costs, market conditions, and risks.
• Monitor global market trends, material availability, geopolitical risks, and regulatory developments.
• Lead initiatives to improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and support continuity.
• Partner with internal teams to establish inventory levels and stocking strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) is a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial baking systems for customers around the world. Through our Reading Bakery Systems, Exact Mixing, and Reading Thermal brands, we provide innovative solutions for continuous mixing, dough forming, baking, drying, and process measurement across a wide range of bakery and snack products.

Headquartered in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, RBS combines more than a century of industry experience with modern engineering, manufacturing, research, and product-development capabilities. Our global operations and customer support network serve many of the world’s leading food producers.

As part of Markel Group, RBS benefits from the financial strength and long-term perspective of a Fortune 500 company while continuing to invest in our people, technology, and growth.

About the Role

About RBS

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) is a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial baking systems for customers around the world. Through our Reading Bakery Systems, Exact Mixing, and Reading Thermal brands, we provide innovative solutions for continuous mixing, dough forming, baking, drying, and process measurement across a wide range of bakery and snack products.

Headquartered in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, RBS combines more than a century of industry experience with modern engineering, manufacturing, research, and product-development capabilities. Our global operations and customer support network serve many of the world’s leading food producers.

As part of Markel Group, RBS benefits from the financial strength and long-term perspective of a Fortune 500 company while continuing to invest in our people, technology, and growth.

About the Role

Location: Reading, Pennsylvania

Reports to: Senior Vice President of Operations

Department: Operations

Travel: Domestic and international travel as needed

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) is seeking an experienced global supply chain professional to lead our worldwide sourcing, supplier management, and logistics strategies.

This highly visible role will develop international supplier relationships, negotiate strategic agreements, manage supply chain risk, and identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, delivery, and business continuity. The Director, Global Supply Chain will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Customer Care to support our engineered equipment and aftermarket operations.

The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on research, analysis, negotiation, and problem-solving in a global manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing and supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives and operational priorities.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers worldwide based on cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and risk.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, and long-term contracts.
• Manage relationships and contractual agreements with key suppliers and logistics partners.
• Oversee international logistics considerations, including freight management, customs requirements, import/export processes, and trade compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Customer Care to align sourcing and logistics activities with business needs.
• Analyze supplier performance, costs, market conditions, and supply chain risks to identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor global market trends, material availability, geopolitical risks, and regulatory developments.
• Lead initiatives to improve supplier performance, control costs, strengthen business continuity, and support sustainability goals.
• Partner with internal teams to establish appropriate inventory levels and stocking strategies.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related field. Substantial directly related experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in global sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or logistics, preferably within manufacturing or capital equipment.
• Demonstrated success developing and managing international supplier networks.
• Strong knowledge of international freight, customs, import/export requirements, and trade compliance.
• Proven contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost-analysis capabilities.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across departments, cultures, and international markets.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Preferred Experience

• Engineered-to-order, capital equipment, or industrial manufacturing experience.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• Supply chain risk management and sustainability experience.